Community Psychiatric Nurse = Primary Care

Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: February 19, 2025
Job reference: 30255
Consultant: Cameron McCoy

Exciting Opportunity: Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6) – SE London

We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6)

Location: South East London
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £27 per hour
Contact: Cameron McCoy – 0203 475 4175 / cmccoy@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) and play a vital role in delivering mental health support within a Primary Care Mental Health Service. Your responsibilities will include:

✔ Providing comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals within the community.
✔ Delivering short-term interventions for service users with mild to moderate mental health conditions.
✔ Collaborating with GPs, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualised care plans.
✔ Supporting individuals with medication management, psychoeducation, and mental health recovery strategies.
✔ Managing a caseload of patients and ensuring timely interventions.
Signposting and referring patients to specialist services when needed.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

✔ A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
✔ Proven experience working as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) within a Primary Care or Community Mental Health setting.
✔ Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
✔ A valid full UK driver’s license (preferred but not essential).

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a Monday to Friday role from 9 AM – 5 PM, offering flexibility and work-life balance. The contract is for 3 months, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at 0203 475 4175 or email cmccoy@hg-mh.com, or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

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